Berwyn § 1610.01 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section 2003 Edition Adopted This section adopts the NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code, 2003 Edition, to establish fire and life safety standards. It also automatically adopts future editions of this code without further action by the City Council. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Berwyn § 1610.02 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Conflict Of Laws This section establishes a hierarchy for resolving conflicts between the NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code and local ordinances or other International Code Council (ICC) codes. Local ordinances will always take precedence over the NFPA 1, while the NFPA 1 will prevail over other ICC codes. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Berwyn § 1610.03 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Open Burning Prohibited; Exceptions This ordinance prohibits open burning of various combustible materials within the city of Berwyn, with specific exceptions for burning within buildings, for cooking purposes under certain conditions, in high-temperature incinerators, for organized outdoor bonfires with a permit, and for silvicultural or wildlife management practices. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.20 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Adoption Of Uniform Fire Code This section adopts the 2012 Uniform Fire Code and establishes supplemental regulations for fire alarm and sprinkler system monitoring, smoke/CO alarms in existing apartment buildings, and accessibility for fire department apparatus in new non-single-family residential structures, including requirements for standpipe systems. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.21 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Establishment And Duties Of Bureau Of Fire Prevention This section establishes the Bureau of Fire Prevention, detailing its enforcement responsibilities for fire and life safety codes under the Fire Prevention Officer and Fire Chief. It outlines the reporting requirements and the process for recommending code amendments. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.22 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Appointment And Duties Of Fire Prevention Officer This section outlines the process for appointing a Fire Prevention Officer, including examination procedures, appointment criteria, and reporting structure. It also details the officer's duties, responsibilities, and salary. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.23 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section District Limits Where Storage Of Explosives And Blasting Agents Prohibited This section prohibits the storage of explosives and blasting agents within the entire city limits of Blue Island, unless a special use permit has been granted. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.24 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section District Limits Where Storage Of Flammable Liquids In Outside Above-Ground Tanks Prohibited This section prohibits the installation of additional outside above-ground tanks for flammable liquids within the entire city limits of Blue Island. It defines the prohibited district as the whole city. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.25 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section District Limits Where Underground Flammable Liquid Tanks Prohibited This section prohibits the installation of new underground flammable liquid tanks in specific zoning districts within Blue Island. These prohibited districts include all residential zones, Land Conservation zones, and C-1 commercial zones, unless a special use permit is granted. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.26 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section District Limits Where Bulk Storage Of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Prohibited This section prohibits the bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas within the entire corporate limits of the City of Blue Island. This prohibition is established as part of the Fire Prevention Code. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.27 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Transportation, Storage And Handling Of Explosives And Flammable Liquids This section prohibits the operation of vehicles containing explosives on city streets unless specific safety rules are followed, including restrictions on parking, operating in hazardous conditions, and performing dangerous work on the vehicle. It also prohibits the transport or storage of liquid nitroglycerine. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.28 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Flammable Liquids This section establishes that the storage, transportation, sale, and use of flammable liquids are governed by the Fire Prevention Code and state laws. It also grants the Fire Chief authority to impose stricter requirements than state law when safety is compromised, particularly concerning liquified petroleum gas. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.29 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Liquefied Petroleum Gas This section governs the storage, sale, transportation, and use of liquefied petroleum gas in Blue Island, deferring to the Fire Prevention Code and state law. It also grants the Fire Chief authority to impose stricter requirements when public safety is at risk. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.30 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Modifications To Fire Prevention Code This section outlines a process for modifying the Fire Prevention Code upon written application by an owner or lessee. The Fire Chief can recommend modifications to the Public Health and Safety Committee when strict adherence presents practical difficulties, provided public safety and justice are maintained. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.31 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Enforcement This section designates the Chief of the Fire Department and their authorized representatives with the duty and authority to enforce fire prevention and life safety codes. While granted police powers for this enforcement, they are not subject to the regular requirements or benefits of the Police Department. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.32 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section New Materials, Processes Or Occupancies Which May Require Permits This section empowers the Public Health and Safety Committee, based on recommendations from the Fire Department, to designate new materials, processes, or occupancies that require permits beyond those already listed in the code. The Fire Prevention Officer is responsible for publicly posting and distributing this list. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.33 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Appeals From Decision Of Fire Chief This section establishes an appeals process for decisions made by the Fire Chief regarding permit applications or interpretations of the fire code. Applicants can appeal to the Public Health and Safety Committee within ten days of the Chief's decision. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.34 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Use Of Burglar Bars Prohibited This ordinance prohibits the installation of burglar bars, cages, grills, gates, or similar devices on windows, doors, or other openings in residential structures in Blue Island. The purpose is to ensure fire prevention and safety. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.35 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Elevator Inspections This section grants the City Fire Department the authority to annually inspect and license elevators, manlifts, dumbwaiters, and escalators. The Fire Department can contract with private inspectors, and building owners are responsible for inspection and license fees. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.36 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Automatic Sprinkler Systems This section outlines the requirements for automatic sprinkler systems in new construction within Blue Island, specifying when they are mandatory based on building occupancy type, occupant load, fire area size, and building height. It also applies to substantial alterations and specified changes in use of existing buildings. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 93.99 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Penalty This section establishes penalties for violating fire prevention code provisions, orders from city officials, or building permit requirements. Violators face fines and are required to correct violations within 30 days, with continued violations constituting separate offenses. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 22.21 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Fire prevention bureau; fire marshal This section establishes a Fire Prevention Bureau within the Bolingbrook Fire Department, supervised by a Fire Marshal. The bureau is tasked with enforcing laws and ordinances related to fire safety, hazard inspection and abatement, fire investigation, and control of hazardous materials. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 22.46 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Right to enter for inspection This section grants the fire marshal or their agent the right to enter buildings and premises for inspections at reasonable hours. For private residences, advance written notice is required, and if entry is denied, an administrative search warrant may be sought. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 22.47 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Scope of inspections This section outlines the scope of building inspections in Bolingbrook, specifying that inspections are conducted to identify and rectify hazards such as disrepair, unsafe construction, and conditions that endanger life or property. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 22.48 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Required inspections; matrix schedule of inspections This section outlines the inspection duties of the fire marshal, requiring annual inspections of commercial, industrial, and public assembly buildings and premises within the village. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 22.49 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Order to correct violation This section outlines the process for issuing and enforcing orders to correct fire hazard violations. It details how orders are served, the timeframes for compliance, the appeal process, and the consequences of failure to comply. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 22.50 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Submittal of building plans and specifications This section mandates the submission of building plans and specifications to the fire prevention bureau for review of life safety and fire code compliance before a building permit can be issued. Applicants can appeal disputed modifications to the village board of trustees. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 22.51 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Fire investigation This section mandates that the fire marshal or their designated agent investigate all fires involving property damage or casualties to determine the cause, origin, and circumstances. If the fire is suspicious, the investigator will pursue a criminal investigation and take charge of physical evidence. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Braceville § 92.40 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Burning Material In Streets Restricted View in Braceville’s full code →